This formal attire affair was unparalleled to any glamorous event ever held in Siskiyou County in recent years as Grenada Gardens Senior Living facility hosted the 2nd annual Casino Royal Gala, benefiting Madrone Hospice. The James Bond-inspired affair transformed the venue into a high-stakes adventure, complete with a red carpet, mock paparazzi, and an atmosphere of excitement.
Guests, dressed in formal attire, were greeted by the flash of cameras as they made their grand entrance. The evening’s highlights included:
- Stirred-not-shaken martinis
- Poker tables hosted by the Jefferson Undergrown Poker Room
- DJ Yaran spinning festive tunes
- A buffet of delectable hors d’oeuvres
- Big prizes and exciting games
One popular activity was Mingle Bingo, which encouraged guests to interact and learn about each other’s unique experiences, from quilt-making to living overseas.
The event wasn’t just about glitz and glamour; it served a greater purpose. Chris Clother, executive director of Madrone Hospice, praised the collaboration: “This resort-style facility is one-of-a-kind in the county. Yreka is blessed to have Madrone and this facility in such a small town.”
Residents of Grenada Gardens also joined in the festivities. Carol Huston, a four-year resident, shared, “This party is something else. It’s nice to see people dressed up so formally and having a good time.”
As the red carpet was rolled out for this high-stakes, James Bond-style adventure. People walked up the red carpet and past the mock paparazzi to have their photo taken; stepping into the world of 007 to sip on stirred-not-shaken martinis and taking their chances at the poker tables hosted by local Texas Hold-em players who call themselves the Jefferson Undergrown Poker Room. Big prizes were awarded while enjoying the buffet-style hors d’oeuvres. The DJ Yaran, played festive music throughout the evening to fit the crowd. Other games and fundraising events were also available on this night of excitement and adventure.
A game of Mingle Bingo got people to know others while trying to get information to fill their bingo cards. To fill out their bingo card they had to find other people in the party who had done what was listed on their bingo cards, like making quilts, sleep-walking, living overseas, or owning an unusual pet, etc. There was also a silent auction and a raffle so nobody was walking away empty-handed.
Among the party-goers enjoying the fun and excitement of this evening were also some of the residents of Granada Gardens.
“I felt so isolated living alone at home. Here, we regularly enjoy activities like painting, senior exercise programs, cinema nights, and outings while making new friends. This party is something else. It is nice to see people dressed up so formally and having a good time.”
Carol Huston
Another resident, Kathleen Martinson who has lived at this facility for the past 17 years said, “ This place sure has improved here through the years with the new owner. The staff is wonderful and I feel cared for.”Grenada Gardens Senior Living also has memory care, end-of-life hospice, and respite care as relief for full-time caregivers or as a transitional period after hospital stays or surgery. With 24 residents and growing, it can house three times as many people.
Dressed in a fashionable tuxedo, Chris Clother, the executive director of Madrone and its hospice volunteers, said, “This resort-style facility is a one-of-a-kind in the county. Yreka is blessed to have Madrone and this facility in such a small town.” Tana Gliatto, one of the board of directors says that this is a collaboration between Grenada Gardens Senior Living and Madrone Hospice.
Madrone Hospice and Grenada Gardens extend their gratitude to the following sponsors and supporters: YMCA, Lona Maes, Zephyrs, Books and Coffee, Broadway Gifts, Denny Bar Company, Twigs and Sprigs, Rain Rock Casino, Weed Grocery Outlet, Yreka Grocery Outlet, Smoked Tomato Pie, The Crystal Room, Irvine and Roberts Vineyards, Twigs & Sprigs, Solanos, Mount Shasta Resort, Lake Shastina Golf Resort, Liquor Expo, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ralph Staritt, Katie Boswell, Grizzly Peak Winery, Lake Shasta Caverns, Nature’s Kitchen, Fun Factory Powerboat Adventures, The Well, Minor St. Meat Market, and Rhonda Welzer.
Madrone Hospice is a free-standing non-profit organization but part of a network of interconnected, like-minded organizations that stand together to do good for Siskiyou County residents.
This phenomenal evening is dedicated to raising funds for Madrone Hospice, a nonprofit organization devoted to providing quality, compassionate care for patients and their families (minds and spirits) through illness, death, and bereavement. They also offer essential community education about end-of-life care, loss, and grief. To learn more about Madrone, go to madronehospice.org
more pictures of the gala online
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